Voices from the Holy Land: Part three

30/03/2020 | Reform

In 2016, the United Reformed Church agreed to further its work in connection with Israel/Palestine, promoting awareness, prayer and solidarity. As part of this commitment, a team of URC representatives visited Israel and Palestine in autumn 2019. In this series, … Read More

Here & now: Naomi Baldwin

30/03/2020 | Reform

Naomi Baldwin celebrates the feeling of coming home

Age 24. Sounds all grown up, right? When you’re 16 years old, adulthood feels like – or did to me – a world away yet. From taking your GCSEs (or Scottish … Read More

I am… a youth worker

30/03/2020 | Reform

James Willett shares the youth worker’s story

I love my job. Having a job which fulfils me and makes a difference in the lives of others is so important.

Two years ago, God called me from Bedford … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: Worship night

30/03/2020 | Reform

Quick, hide the tambourines!

I have been to one or two big event nights run by the ministry charity David’s Tent. The worship is glorious and it is hard not to feel the love of God. I have attended … Read More

Chapter and verse: John 4:4-26

30/03/2020 | Reform

Sonia Soans explores Jesus’ surprising attitude to the Samaritan woman

For Women’s History Month (March), we remembered women who changed the world. As March also falls within the Christian season of Lent, I can’t help but see parallels between … Read More

On the pilgrim way: ‘Called by God? At my age? Surely not’

30/03/2020 | Reform

One morning, during my prayer time, I felt called by God – called to be an elder and even a church secretary. Surely not? At my age? (nearly 82). I was well aware of the need: elders’ elections were … Read More